Gilbert Middle School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(515) 232-0540
Gilbert Middle School serves 383 students in grades 6-8.
Gilbert Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gilbert Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Gilbert Middle School's student population of 383 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gilbert Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gilbert Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #34 out of 1232 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 89% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilbert Middle School is Gilbert High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ames Middle School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gilbert Intermediate School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Gilbert High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 472 students10
0.2 miles
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738 0.2 9-12 472 - Gilbert Gilbert Intermediate School Math: 97% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 3-5 | 323 students10
0.3 miles
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748 0.3 3-5 323 - Gilbert Gilbert Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 379 students
0.5 miles
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744 0.5 PK-2 379 - Ames Northwood Pre-school Grades: PK-K | 317 students
4.0 miles
3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 268-2470 4 PK-K 317 - Ames Fellows Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 553 students10
4.5 miles
1235 20th St.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3765 4.5 K-5 553
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